by Fred Brewer | Oct 23, 2018 | Creosote
Creosote happens when you burn a fire. Burning fires all winter long and some during the “bridge” seasons, can lead to a large enough accumulation of creosote in a chimney flue to cause problems. Each and every fire results in small amounts being deposited onto the...
by Renee Brigman | Sep 28, 2018 | Chimney Maintenance
Wintertime is better with fire and it is our goal, here at Blue Sky Chimney Sweeps|Bless Your Hearth, to help you keep hearth fires in their rightful place in your home! Chimney and fireplace inspection is an important part of that process. If you haven’t yet set up...
by Renee Brigman | Sep 11, 2018 | Fireplace maintenance
There are many reasons why fireplaces are decommissioned. Dust and debris Too hard to get wood Allergies Damaged chimney ….and then there are some folks who just believe that a fireplace is an outdated and inefficient way to get heat for your home and prefer...
by Renee Brigman | Jan 11, 2018 | Chimney Fires
Two common causes for these fires occurring more often in late December and early January: Burning of wrapping paper and old trees after Christmas. – Burning materials aside from the designated fuel can result in a devastating chimney fire, but in reality, even...
by Renee Brigman | Nov 20, 2016 | Home Buying
Termite letters, Home Inspections, Electricians, Plumbers, HVAC. It seems the list is endless with each opening up its own can of nasty worms. Best case scenario, as an afterthought, just before closing, someone thinks about the chimney. Worst case scenario, after...
